FOLLOWUP: Morgan Junction sidewalk repair NOT about to start, after all

Last week, as reported here, SDOT was circulating word that a grant-funded sidewalk-repair project in Morgan Junction could start as soon as next Tuesday. It won’t be that soon after all, we’ve since learned via another update from SDOT: “Crews will start the sidewalk repair project in Morgan Junction after Oct. 20. Crews are currently completing other projects. SDOT will provide a schedule update by the end of next week and SDOT will provide notice to adjacent businesses at least three days before construction starts.” The work will be along the west side of California south of Fauntleroy, paid for by a Neighborhood Park and Street Fund grant.

LS October 18, 2015 (11:33 am)

Ever wondered why the sidewalks lift so much. The city continues to plant trees on various parking strips without thought of future root growth and damage. A good example is visible on 42nd ave SW along Jefferson Square’s Safeway.

BlairJ October 21, 2015 (11:38 am)

According to the city’s street tree map, those trees along 42nd were not planted by the city. They are privately maintained, meaning most likely the adjacent property owner planted them. Check out the Seattle Department of Transportation Approved Street Tree List. And on the city’s Street Tree Planting Procedure webpage they have a list of prohibited species due to aggressive roots, so they do think about future root growth and damage.

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